Women perform the Eastern Blanket Dance during the 32nd Annual Monacan Indian Nation Powwow on Saturday.
The annual event aims to educate families about the Monacan tribe’s culture and history in Central Virginia. The powwow includes dancers, singers and drummers from across North America. It also features Native American crafts and food.
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Drummers and singers perform during the 32nd Annual Monacan Indian Nation Powwow on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Paige Dingler, the New Era-Progress
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Dancers compete during the 32nd Annual Monacan Indian Nation Powwow on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Paige Dingler, the New Era-Progress
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Dancers wear traditional regalia during the 32nd Annual Monacan Indian Nation Powwow on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Paige Dingler, the New Era-Progress
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People watch competitors dance during the 32nd Annual Monacan Indian Nation Powwow on Saturday, May. 31, 2025.
Paige Dingler, the New Era-Progress
Monacan tribe gathers for annual powwow
Women perform the Eastern Blanket Dance during the 32nd Annual Monacan Indian Nation Powwow on Saturday. The annual event aims to educate families about the Monacan tribe’s culture and history in Central Virginia. The powwow includes dancers, singers and drummers from across North America. It also features Native American crafts and food.
